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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hobbes think of using metaphors?
(a) They cost too much.
(b) They are useful.
(c) They are never understood.
(d) They are improper.

2. What does Hobbes say is needed to protect people from danger?
(a) strong churches
(b) a strong militia
(c) civil laws
(d) a choice of weapons

3. How does Hobbes classify a person who speaks for himself?
(a) As a politician
(b) As a boaster
(c) As an author
(d) As a diplomat

4. How does Hobbes suggest that people reason?
(a) By mathematical equations
(b) By first getting burned
(c) By adding or subtracting two thoughts
(d) By counting on fingers and toes

5. Why can passion for power be dangerous?
(a) People can be electrocuted.
(b) People can use evil means to get power.
(c) People can be deceived.
(d) People cannot achieve it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hobbes classify the person or group of people who have someone speak for them?

2. Where does Hobbes insist people go when they disagree?

3. Why does Hobbes say that people attribute the unknown to ghosts, spirits, or other things that can never exist?

4. What does Hobbes say leads to competition among people?

5. How does Hobbes define a pact or covenant?

(see the answer key)

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